Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough prediction, H2H and probable lineups — April 4, 2025
As part of the 40th round of the English Championship, a match will take place between Blackburn and Middlesbrough. The match is scheduled for Friday, April 4, with kickoff set for 21:00 Central European Time. I suggest a bet on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
Blackburn is spending another season hoping for a return to the Premier League. Just two months ago, the team was near the playoff zone, but now the situation looks bleak.
One point in the last six matches has pushed Valérien Ismaël's team to the middle of the table. They are five points behind the sixth place, but Rovers have only seven matches left to play this season.
Michael Carrick has been at the helm of Middlesbrough for several years now, but his team often lacks stability at the most crucial moments. The current seventh place promises a heated end to the season in terms of the playoff battle.
Every match will be of utmost importance, and Boro's opponents will include direct competitors like Norwich and Coventry. Sheffield Wednesday and Millwall also shouldn't be discounted, as they will also face off.
Match Facts
- Blackburn has lost four matches in a row.
- Middlesbrough has won only one away match out of the last seven.
- Blackburn averages 1.2 goals per game at home, while Middlesbrough averages 1 goal per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Blackburn Rovers: Pears, Ribeiro, Batth, Hyam, Carter, Woodrow, Tronstad, Dolan, Travis, Hedges, Ohasi.
- Middlesbrough: Travers, Dijksteel, Howson, Neto Borges, Iling-Junior, Morris, Hackney, Conway, Azaz, Burgzorg, Iheanacho.
H2H
Rovers have not lost to Middlesbrough in the last four head-to-head matches.
Prediction
In recent matches, the visitors have looked more favorable, so there are grounds to believe they can achieve a positive result. I suggest betting that Middlesbrough will not lose.
